Balfegó tuna belly - toro

Balfegó bluefin tuna toro

Toro is the rich, highly marbled belly meat of bluefin tuna and is one of the most highly prized cuts in Japanese cuisine. Its high fat content creates its characteristic tender texture, rich flavour and pronounced marbling. Toro is particularly suitable for preparations where the exceptional quality of the tuna itself takes centre stage.

Flavour & texture

Exceptionally rich, full and buttery, with pronounced fat marbling. Toro is fattier and softer than both akami and chutoro.

Culinary applications

Particularly suitable for sashimi and nigiri. Toro can also be very briefly seared or grilled, allowing the natural fat to enhance its aroma, flavour and succulence.

Product specifications

• Species: Atlantic bluefin tuna
• Scientific name: Thunnus thynnus
• Brand: Balfegó
• Cut: Toro / fatty belly meat
• Condition: Fresh
• Storage temperature: Keep refrigerated at 0–2 °C
• Catch area: Mediterranean Sea
• Fishing method: Purse seine
• Fat content: High
• Characteristics: Rich, tender and highly marbled
• Traceability: Balfegó traceability system
• Weight: Indicative; dependent on catch and production

Please note: the exact weight is only known after catch and production. The final weight may therefore differ from the indicated approximate weight.